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Frequently asked questions
01How much does a custom ERP cost in Algeria?+
A custom ERP at Symloop starts at 500,000 DZD for an MVP (3 modules: sales, inventory, accounting) and can reach 3,000,000 DZD for a full multi-entity ERP with advanced integrations. We bill in delivery phases, not annual licenses.
02Can you take over a project started by another vendor?+
Yes. We regularly run code audits and project takeovers. The process starts with a paid technical audit (50,000 DZD) producing a full report with tech debt, risks and remediation plan.
03How much does a mobile app cost in Algeria?+
At Symloop, a simple mobile app (MVP, 5-10 screens, basic backend) starts at 180,000 DZD. A medium app (marketplace, e-commerce, delivery) costs 400,000 to 800,000 DZD. A complex super-app (banking, multi-role) reaches 1,200,000 DZD or more.
04Flutter or React Native: which should I choose?+
Flutter performs better on complex animations and highly custom UIs. React Native is preferable if your team already knows React or if you share code with a Next.js web app. Both are mature in 2026. We decide during discovery.
05How much does an AI chatbot cost in Algeria?+
A simple AI chatbot (customer support with RAG on FAQ) starts at 300,000 DZD. An advanced chatbot with WhatsApp integration, history and human escalation: 500,000 to 1,200,000 DZD. An autonomous agent with tools (appointment booking, orders): 1,500,000 DZD and up.
06Does my data leave Algeria?+
By default, yes: we use OpenAI or Anthropic for the best price-quality ratio. If your data is sensitive (healthcare, banking, defense), we deploy open-source models (Llama 3, Qwen) on-premise on your infrastructure or a dedicated Algerian server.
07How much does an IoT project cost in Algeria?+
IoT projects start at 250,000 DZD for a pilot (5-10 sensors, basic dashboard). A full industrial deployment (50-500 sensors, LoRaWAN gateways, real-time backend) costs 1,500,000 to 8,000,000 DZD depending on complexity and volume.
08Do you design your own electronic boards?+
Yes, we do PCB design (KiCad, Altium) and small-batch assembly in partnership with fablabs. For high volumes, we subcontract in China or Tunisia via certified partners.
09How much does a cloud migration cost in Algeria?+
A simple migration (a single monolithic service to a cloud VPS) starts at 100,000 DZD. A complex migration (microservices, databases, Kubernetes, zero downtime) costs 500,000 to 2,000,000 DZD depending on size and constraints.
10Do you do pentesting?+
Yes. We do black-box (no code access) and gray-box (with code access) pentesting. A standard pentest on a web application costs 150,000 to 400,000 DZD and produces a detailed report with severity, reproducibility and remediation plan.
11How much does a pentest cost?+
A standard pentest (web or API) starts at 250,000 DZD. Larger engagements (infrastructure, mobile, API + cloud) range from 800,000 DZD to 4,000,000 DZD depending on scope and complexity.
12Do you handle SOC 2 or ISO 27001 compliance?+
Yes. We lead full implementation: gap analysis, control design, documentation, automation, and audit preparation. Plan 6 to 12 months depending on initial maturity.
13How much does a consulting engagement cost?+
A standard engagement (architecture review, build-vs-buy, AI strategy) is fixed-priced between 150,000 DZD and 400,000 DZD depending on scope. Modernization roadmaps for complex systems range from 400,000 DZD to 800,000 DZD. We never bill hourly.
14How long does an engagement take?+
Standard engagements: 2 weeks from kickoff to written report. Larger roadmaps: 3 to 4 weeks. We do not drag engagements — the value is in fast judgment.
15How much does a product engagement cost?+
Product engagements are structured as fixed-price discovery (1-2 weeks) then fixed-price phased builds. Total cost varies by scope: MVPs between 600,000 DZD and 3,000,000 DZD, mid-size products between 3M and 15M DZD, enterprise platforms up to 25M DZD.
16How long until launch?+
Most products hit a deliverable v1 in 12 to 16 weeks. Smaller MVPs can ship in 8 to 10. Enterprise products with complex integrations can take 6 months.